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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.56, 1,467.99 and 615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.56, 1,467.99 and 615.50 is: 849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.56 : 1,467.99 = 615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.56/1,467.99 = 615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.56x = 1,467.99 × 615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.56x = 903,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,540.51/1,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.54

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